Pornography Facts

The first step to a solution is knowledge. May this article enlighten your understanding of pornography so that you learn the truth of how destructive porn is to those who view it.

Pornography Facts that will Shock You and Cause You to be Astounded with the Truth about Porn

1. “A 2014 study by the Max Planck Institute found that men who frequently view pornography have decreased brain cells, specifically in the right caudate of the brain, making their brains smaller on average than those of men who do not view pornography.” (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/1874574?result Click=3)

(Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

2. “According to the Huffington Post, 30 percent of the material streamed on the internet is pornography.” (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/internet-porn-stats_n_3187682) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

3. “Additionally, the Huffington Post also states that in 2013, the porn site YouPorn streamed six times the bandwidth of Hulu. ” (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/internet-porn-stats_n_3187682) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

4. “Pornography has been shown to increase marital infidelity by 300 percent, according to a 2004 study in Social Science Quarterly.” (http://www.uam.es/personal_pdi/psicologia/pei/download/%5B2%5DStack 2004InternetPornography.pdf) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

5. “Men who view pornography are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than men who do not use pornography, according to researchers from the Naval Medical Center of San Diego.” (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4506968/Porn-causes-erectiledysfunction-men-research-finds.html) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

6. “Among men between the ages of 18 and 24, 70 percent visit internet porn sites at least once per month as stated by United Families.” (https://www.unitedfamilies.org/pornography/14-shocking-pornographystatistics/)

(Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

7. “Though many people use porn to “relax” or “relieve stress,” it can cause more mental health issues in both men and women, according to a study published in 2013 by researchers in the University of New Orleans’ psychology department. These include anxiety, depression, insecurity, and body image issues, to name a few.” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22686172) (https://sites.oxy.edu/clint/physio/article/GettingpluggedinAnoverviewofInter netaddiction.pdf) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

8. “Though many porn users begin using porn which aligns with their morals and sexual tastes, porn, over time, has the ability to alter sexual tastes so that the users believe the acquired tastes are natural. Thus, porn essential rewires the brain with frequent use, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health in 2000.” (https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(00)00137-3/abstract)

(Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

9. “Porn users who are addicted to porn have damaged and shrunken frontal lobes, according to this 2013 study published on the National Institute of Health’s website. This can impede problem-solving abilities, researchers said.” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3960020/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

10. “Both the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children say that pornography is a serious problem.” (https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/fls/PressReleases/2012/12021703.html) (https://www.missingkids.org/WhatWeDo) (https://fightthenewdrug.org/overview/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

11. “Studies report that people who use porn feel less love for their spouse/partner and are more dissatisfied with their spouse/partner than people who do not use porn, according to the psychology department at the

University of Arkansas.” (http://www.socialcostsofpornography.com/Bridges_Pornographys_Effect_ on_Interpersonal_Relationships.pdf) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

12. “Despite the high numbers of people who use porn, only 29 percent of Americans think that using porn is moral. Some 23 percent of women say that using porn is moral, compared to 35 percent of men. The numbers come from a study conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute.” (https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/03/most-people-thinkwatching-porn-is-morally-wrong/284240/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

13. “It is estimated that between 66 percent and 99 percent of people in the porn industry have herpes, as stated by this former porn star. In addition, she says the industry is rife with physical abuse.” (https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/former-porn-star-porn-was-the-worstdarkest-thing-ive-ever-been-involved-in) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

14. “One in three women use pornography at least once per week, according to a study conducted by Marie Claire.” (https://womenintheworld.com/2015/10/22/study-finds-that-1-out-of-3women-watch-porn-at-least-once-a-week/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

15. “The porn industry is very profitable, as stated by List25. It makes more than the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB combined. From a news perspective, it makes more than NBC, CBS, and ABC combined.” (https://list25.com/25shocking-facts-about-porn/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

16. “Studies have shown, according to Focus on the Family, that the average age at which a child is exposed to pornography is eight years old.” (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-do-you-respond-to-yourchilds-suspected-porn-use/) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

Must prepare your child before the first time they see it … 5-8 years old. --Josh D. McDowell

17. “Every day, there are 116,000 searches for child pornography, according to United Families.” (https://www.unitedfamilies.org/pornography/14-shocking-pornographystatistics/)

(Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20will-shock-you)

“What can you do to reverse this trend in your home?”

“Tactic 1: Be involved with Technology. …parents … should have a grasp of the technology in their home.” (Luke Gilkerson, “Porn-Free Home: 3 Proven Tactics for Proactive Parents”, Biblical Counseling Coalition”, August 4, 2014, https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2014/08/04/pornfree-home-3-proven-tactics-for-proactive-parents/)

“Tactic 2: Be an Authoritative Parent. Parents can also find themselves ascribing to one of two unhealthy parenting styles. Biblical parenting is always a blend of compassion and correction, tenderness and training, enjoyment and engagement, love and law. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12.” (Luke Gilkerson, “Porn-Free Home: 3 Proven Tactics for Proactive Parents”, Biblical Counseling Coalition”, August 4,

2014, https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2014/08/04/pornfree-home-3-proven-tactics-for-proactive-parents/)

“Tactic 3: Be the Source About Godly Sexuality. Use tools that help you teach your kids: o The Talk: 7 Lessons to introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality. o Leaning about Sex Series for Boys and Girls. o God’s Design for Sex Series.” (Luke Gilkerson, “Porn-Free Home: 3 Proven Tactics for Proactive Parents”, Biblical Counseling Coalition”, August 4, 2014, https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2014/08/04/pornfree-home-3-proven-tactics-for-proactive-parents/)

18. “The more people use pornography, the more likely they are to believe that violence against women is acceptable, research suggests. The study which drew this conclusion also noted an increase in overall aggression that came with pornography use.” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19862768) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20-willshock-you)

19. “Pornography websites receive more traffic and visitors every month than Netflix, Twitter, and Amazon combined, the Huffington Post reported.” (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/internet-porn-stats_n_3187682) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20-willshock-you)

20. “People who view porn regularly are less likely to get married than those who do not. This is because users see porn as a substitute for marital sexual gratification, according to a 2016 study published in the Eastern Economic Journal.” (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057%2Feej.2015.7) (Anna Mathews and Caroline Probst, “Pornography Facts: 20 that will shock you”, Intellectual Takeout, July 12, 2017, https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/pornography-facts-20-willshock-you)

3 Ways love kills porn

“She describes 3 ways of saying I love you:”

• “I love you means I will protect you from pornography.” • “I still love you means I will create an open conversation so you can tell me what you’ve seen.”

“I will always love you means Despite your mistakes; you will not lose my love. I will always be here to help you.”

(Kristen Jenson, “Love Kills Porn! Advice from a Mom Who Cares for One Million Kids”, Protect Young Minds, April 3, 2018, https://www.protectyoungminds.org/2018/04/03/love-kills-pornadvice-from-a-mom/)

“Finally, finally, finally! writing to you through tears of gratitude to tell you that both Visa and Mastercard have decided to cut ties with Pornhub!” (Dawn Hawkins, “Visa and Mastercard Cut Ties with #TraffickingHub”, NCOSE, Email dated December 11, 2020)

“The 8 Best Questions to Ask When Your Child has Seen Porn”

8 Questions to help your child talk and feel better

1. “Can you tell me what you saw? Kids may not even have the words to explain it.”

2. “Did you understand what you were seeing in the video or pictures? a ‘temperature check’ on his or her understanding of human sexuality.”

3. “How did you feel inside? It is also normal to be curious and want to see more at this same time!”

4. “How did your body feel? It is natural to feel physical attraction –that means their body is working the way it should.”

5. “Are the images coming back to your mind? Our brain is specifically designed to remember things, especially when they pack the wallop of pornography.”

6. “What activities could you do to help you feel better? Powerful way to release the disturbing feelings and images. What does your

child like to do? Help them plan an activity and get going right away!”

7. “What can we learn from this to help you avoid this happening again? One of the most effective strategies to prepare your child for any situation is through role play. This involves practicing assertive communication skills, setting boundaries, and taking turns being on different sides of a situation.”

8. “Do you have any questions for me? Give them some space to share what is spinning around in their thoughts.” (Stacey Dittman, M.A., “The 8 Best Questions to Ask When Your Child has Seen Porn”, Protect Young Minds, July 24, 2018, https://www.protectyoungminds.org/2018/07/24/8-questions-ask-child-hasseen-porn/)

Porn is the top source of ‘sex education’ for young adults

“The new study (14-17) Jan. 4 in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior used data from the 2015 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, a survey weighted to be nationally representative. In the survey, about half of participants said they hadn’t received useful outside information on how to have sex (31% said parents and 21.6% said friends.)”

For those “who said they had received helpful information, about a quarter of young adults put pornography at the top.”

“‘The good news is, adolescents, in general, are listening to their parents,’ Rothman said. ‘It is worth it for parents to continue to have conversations

with their adolescent children about sex. Your kids care about what you say.”

“Emily Rothman, a professor of community health sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health.”

(Stephanie Pappas, “Porn is the top source of ‘sex education’ for young adults,” Live Science, January 23, 2021, https://www.livescience.com/pornography-sex-education.html)

Further Research at josh.org:

• The Porn Epidemic: www.josh.org/epidemic • www.josh.org/pornresources • www.josh.org/speakers/#MeetTheSpeakers